Buddhist temple
Dairin-ji
大隣寺（だいりんじ）
Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Narita-chō, Nihonmatsu, with the mountain name 巨邦山. It is the family temple of the Niwa family, lords of the Nihonmatsu domain, and its principal image is Shaka Nyorai. In its grounds are the graves of the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (boys' corps), who lost their lives in the Boshin War.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it was built at Shirakawa in Kan'ei 4 (1627) by Niwa Nagashige to pray for the repose of Nagahide, the first of the line, and moved to Nihonmatsu when the family was transferred. When it moved to the present site in Kanbun 7 (1667), Mitsushige installed as principal image a new statue of Shaka Nyorai he had commissioned, and the existing main hall dates from around the major renovation of Bunka 8 (1811).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 大隣寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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